Letter: Let love flourish this Christmas

Thursday

Read with interest about John F. Kennedy's trip to Springfield in October 1962 that there was two arrested who apparently had a rifle pointing out a window at the president's motorcade.

There was no prosecution due to lack of any prior criminal record or evidence of contradicting their statements. It was strange because the way everything appeared played out exactly in Dallas 13 months later.

But President Kennedy was wide open in all the motorcades he was in. While not afraid of what might happen his security wasn't taken seriously as it should have been.

After he was assassinated, presidents could no longer ride in an open motorcade. The security for our leaders is vital. When they are safe, we are safe. And regardless of whether we support or oppose we as Americans share one city. And when it comes to guarding freedom, we are the watchmen and watchwomen.

So, this Christmas let President Kennedy remind us in his words:

"Christmas expresses the deepest hopes for a world of peace where love rather than mistrust will flourish between neighbors."